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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,598.95, 68,365.62 and 30,771.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,598.95, 68,365.62 and 30,771.09 is: 46,134.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,598.95 : 68,365.62 = 30,771.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,598.95/68,365.62 = 30,771.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,598.95x = 68,365.62 × 30,771.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,598.95x = 2,103,684,645.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,103,684,645.93/45,598.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,134.50

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